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Blacked out my emblems

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ZachMX, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. Oct 23, 2011 at 5:40 PM
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    ZachMX

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    Thank god for plasti dip!!!! When I did this on my BMW I had know idea about this stuff, such a pain. This was simple, took 4 hours and didnt even have to remove the emblems. Awesome!! $5 Can of Plasti dip in matte black, $2 auto painters tape by 3M, $5 of painters rags, total mod cost $12!!!

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  2. Oct 23, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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    Casey05Taco

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    Looks good. I love that stuff.
     
  3. Oct 23, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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    chaz834

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    Sweet looks good man!
     
  4. Oct 23, 2011 at 10:21 PM
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    munkeeboi

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    wait...how did you paint them without removal?
     
  5. Oct 23, 2011 at 10:32 PM
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    I really like the black on the red... nice job.
     
  6. Oct 24, 2011 at 1:21 AM
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    ToyComa92

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    Cool fox front plate man!
     
  7. Oct 24, 2011 at 3:05 AM
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    I was scared about my paint but after much research and just taking the plunge I did it, and it works. Here's a reference video:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FchIWF8Vi2Y
     
  8. Oct 24, 2011 at 3:06 AM
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    Ebay, the guy custom makes them kinda price but I get compliments from the guys at the moto x track all the time when we ride.
     
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  9. Oct 25, 2011 at 12:04 AM
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    omg....this mod was so easy...I did it after work today. thanks for the link usafwx +rep
     
  10. Oct 25, 2011 at 3:51 AM
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    +1
     
  11. Nov 5, 2011 at 1:31 AM
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    how did u take the plasti dip off the inside of the letters like the O and A's?
     
  12. Nov 5, 2011 at 2:02 AM
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    rbeezy

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    it should just peel right off
     
  13. Nov 5, 2011 at 3:11 AM
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    what do u use to peel it off? its such a tiny area to hit
     
  14. Nov 5, 2011 at 3:22 AM
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    Looks good! Love the black on red look :cool:
     
  15. Nov 5, 2011 at 3:29 AM
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    I used toothpicks. Wont scratch your paint, just poke little hole and peel, it will peel around the emblems, you'll be amazed.
     
  16. Nov 5, 2011 at 3:54 AM
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    sweet, thanks for the help. Plan on doin it within the next week. pickin up my 2012 tomorrow. looks sick on the red btw
     
  17. Nov 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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    i've been meaning to do this to my RR taco all summer long, it's the only chrome on the truck and it drives me nuts! thanks for the inspiration now i'm gonna have to do it b4 winter!
     
  18. Nov 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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  19. Nov 7, 2011 at 4:11 PM
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    Where do you get plast dip? Can you get it in red?
     
  20. Nov 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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    great job! I'll try to do mine.... thanks for sharing!
     

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